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Offa's Dyke: section 430m north east of Middle Knuck Farm

3 ha

📷 Jeff Buck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.47476, -3.08812

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Golden Plover, Carrion Crow, Pied Flycatcher +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Golden Plover, Carrion Crow, Pied Flycatcher +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Barren Strawberry, Common Sorrel +12 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marsh Thistle, Slender St John's-wort, Dandelion +102 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Marsh Thistle, Slender St John's-wort, Dandelion +102 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Green-veined White, Cantharis rustica +21 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Large White, Green-veined White, Cantharis rustica +21 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Middle Woodbatch CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 03Walking route18.1 km
Named routeRef ShW03Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 04Walking route18 km
Named routeRef ShW04Length 18 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route6.3 km
Named routeRef 44Length 6.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 44Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Offa's Dyke Path approaching Middle Knuck

📷 Jeff Buck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Offa's Dyke Path approaching Middle Knuck

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millennium GreenUrban park4.7 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn BronyddHistoric site3.5 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 400m east of Cwm FarmHistoric site1 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: WalesHistoric site2.4 km→✦The Lower Short DitchHistoric site4.1 km→⛪St John's ChurchReligious grounds4.3 km→

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